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SF08 KNW

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A28,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJR1300A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 33,441 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,862 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJR1300A?

Based on 29,998 MOT tests across 2,556 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 317
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 271
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 43
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SF08 KNW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 28,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJR1300A fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF08 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJR1300A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FJR1300A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF08 KNW registered?

SF08 KNW is a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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